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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.17, 168.26 and 86.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.17, 168.26 and 86.53 is: 129.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.17 : 168.26 = 86.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.17/168.26 = 86.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.17x = 168.26 × 86.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.17x = 14,559.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,559.54/112.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.80

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